Local dignitaries, the media, school officials, student artists, teachers and families will all be on hand to kick off the Exhibit and view artwork created by talented high school students representing 15 Lansing area schools including Bath, Charlotte, DeWitt, East Lansing, Everett, Fowlerville, Grand Ledge, Haslett, Holt, Lansing Christian, Mason, Okemos, St. Johns, Waverly, and Webberville.

Students from 15 participating high schools will showcase up to 10 pieces of artwork in hopes of earning votes from the attending community members. The 15 participating high schools are Bath, Charlotte, DeWitt, East Lansing, Everett, Fowlerville, Grand Ledge, Haslett, Holt, Lansing Christian, Mason, Okemos, St. Johns, Waverly, and Webberville. The public can view the artwork throughout the month of February at MSUFCU Headquarters, also online starting Feb. 1, at msufcuart.com. Votes help determine the People’s Choice Awards and a School Spirit Award that is given to the high school that draws the most votes.

Prizes include $300 for first place winners, $200 for second place winners, $100 for third place winners and cash prizes for 10 honorable mentions. One student will also be awarded $50 for winning the Social Media Award for gaining the most “likes” on the MSUFCU Art Exhibit Facebook page.